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Kondition
physical fitness, stamina; condition (of something, but less common than Zustand)
In German
Kondition
kon-dee-tsee-OWN
Don't Get Confused!
Looks like
condition
In English means: "the state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order; a prerequisite"
Actually means
Kondition
physical fitness, stamina; condition (of something, but less common than Zustand)
Memory TipGerman 'Kondition' often refers to 'physical fitness' (like a runner's condition). While it can mean 'condition' of an object, English 'condition' is much broader, covering states and prerequisites. Think 'Kondition' for your body, 'Zustand' for a thing's state.
Example Sentences
- 1
Für die Feldarbeit braucht man eine gute Kondition.
You need good physical fitness for fieldwork.
- 2
Die Kondition des Materials wurde vor dem Test geprüft.
The condition of the material was checked before the test.
FAQ
How do you say "physical fitness, stamina; condition (of something, but less common than Zustand)" in German?
"physical fitness, stamina; condition (of something, but less common than Zustand)" in German is "Kondition" (kon-dee-tsee-OWN). Example: Für die Feldarbeit braucht man eine gute Kondition..
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